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Sedona, AZ bellydance classes & events!

photo by Mark Short

Welcome to gaiadance.net,  home of Sedona, AZ's PREMIER  bellydance ensemble WHITE LOTUS BELLYDANCE; directed by award winning middle eastern dance artist & instructor, Carrie Konyha.  Here we celebrate Bellydance as a performance art & as a meditative, healing dance practice.

Dance Repertoire:
Carries performance repertoire includes traditional Egyptian Raqs Sharqi (Bellydance), Saidi, Ghawazee, Zar, Tunisian, Persian, Khaliji, Turkish Rom, ATS, Tribal Fusion, Single & Double Veil, Finger Cymbals, Sword and fire props (candle,  fire belt, fire sword, fire poi).

Below are some video clips of recent performances ...

Carrie Performing a bellydance solo
 

 and here is Carrie dancing an improvisational dance with Traveler @ the Pharos Live event, Tempe AZ 2008

 
What's Shakin ?
 

 Carrie is voted "Best Teacher" in Sedona !

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Bellydance Class Gift Certificates  
are now available!

Now taking registrations for classes beginning in May!. 
 See class schedule for details!

CHECK OUT PERFORMANCE VIDEO CLIPS
 

Visiting Sedona? Customized private and group Dance Retreats with Carrie in Sedona are now available!!! Contact Carrie for details! View workshops page for Retreat Theme options
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Private coaching and classes
Carrie is available for private coaching and private lessons at her private home studio in  Sedona  AZ. Rates are $25/ 30 minutes, $45/per hour. Contact Carrie at (928) 282-1587 or email carrie@gaiadance.net to arrange a private session.

Here's what people are saying about Carries Dancing...

" You are Amazing and your drum solo was out of this world...You rocked the house Sista" ~Adriana, Phoenix, AZ

" Your dancing was more authentic looking than any other dancer I have ever seen. Through your being, your dancing expressed an incredible range of colors, concepts (subtle & strong) and feeling/emotions. THANK YOU - please come back next year" ~Joe , Vashon Island, WA.

"Your dancing was great and your music selection was perfect. I enjoyed working with you" ~George, The Pharaoh's Band, NY, NY.

"I felt like I was transported into another world & time as I watched you dance. Your dancing is beautiful and your gracefulness is incomparable" ~Karmen, Santa Rosa, CA